Mechanical Director

Matrix Mechanical is looking for a proven mining mechanical leader to help take our business to the next level. You’ll work closely with the
General Manager, Mechanical
to support maintenance operations and field teams, improve equipment reliability, strengthen client relationships, and help grow our mechanical work across
surface and underground
operations.
This is a leadership role built around real field experiences supporting the people in the maintenance shop and out on site, solving complex equipment issues, and helping turn opportunities into long‑term relationships.
Responsibilities
Work with the
General Manager, Mechanical
to support maintenance operations and field teams
Provide senior mechanical and technical leadership across
surface and underground
projects
Support and mentor
Supervisors, Lead Hands, and Heavy‑Duty Mechanics
Build and retain strong mechanical teams (recruitment, workforce planning, training, scheduling, resourcing)
Assist with complex equipment troubleshooting, major repairs, rebuilds, and reliability improvements
Monitor maintenance performance and drive improvements in
availability
and
downtime
Support preventative maintenance programs and consistent maintenance standards
Ensure projects have the right people, parts, tooling, equipment, and resources
Support mobilizations, start‑ups, and scope changes
Attend client meetings and work with site leadership to address maintenance and operational concerns
Support business growth: proposals, estimating, site visits, and discussions for new work
Strengthen existing accounts and pursue new opportunities in mining
Participate in safety initiatives, incident investigations, and corrective actions
Computer/Systems Focus
Strong Computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel/Spreadsheets, Teams, mobile/tablet apps) to support planning and communication
Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Strong working knowledge of CAT diagnostics and service documentation tools, including Cat® ET and SIS, to support troubleshooting and maintenance planning
Support maintenance budgets, forecasting, cost control, and project planning
Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
7+ years
of supervisory and/or management experience in mining
Experience in both
surface AND underground
mining
Strong background with
heavy mobile mining equipment
and maintenance operations
Experience leading mechanics and field maintenance teams in
remote/rotational
environments
Strong knowledge of maintenance, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, repairs, and reliability
Experience working directly with clients and site leadership
Valid
driver’s licence
and ability to travel to remote sites
Assets (Preferred)
Established relationships in the mining industry
Experience with equipment such as
Caterpillar, Komatsu, Sandvik, Epiroc, Atlas Copco, Volvo, Hitachi, or similar
Experience identifying or developing new business opportunities
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